Thursday, July 15, 2010

Attn: Knit Ties On Sale At Macy's

Macy's in house brand, Club Room, is having both an in store and online sale. When it comes to stuff like this you should be always on the lookout for basics. And yes, knit ties are a basic. In fact, I'd go as far to say that a navy knit tie is the most versatile and stylish tie any guy can own. So onto these ties specifically. No one is going to front like these are incredible quality or anything of the like, but for $9.99 you really can't complain if you find yourself squarely in need of a tie rack tune up. Polyester isn't anyone's preferred material for anything (or at least I hope it's not), I get it. Let's just keep in mind that there are some dude's who are reading this that could use a serious steal or deal right now. These ties are kinda like a Playboy ceterfold - cheap and fake, yes, but they'll get the job done in a pinch.

Thanks for keeping cash-strapped readers like me in mind. My budget only allows $50/month for clothes (including shoes!). It's slow going, but tips like these really help. Pair one of these with my $15 JCP oxford, and I'm golden. Or at least brassy.

Got one a week ago--navy--at my local for nine bucks. The price is right but I think you get a more than you pay for. Its a f*cking navy tie--I don't need RL purple label. I've never been a guy that thinks J Crew is reasonably priced, for example, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. This is an everyday piece for everyman steeze.

While the only colors left are the weaker of the bunch, I appreciate this post. Not everyone has a budget that affords them the ability to drop 75 bones on a knit tie, that to the average guy, looks the same as one that costs 10 bucks at Macy's. I love that LAS isn't afraid to endorse this.

@Anon: I STRONGLY disagree with the assertion that you get more than you pay for with these Macy's ties. I say that because I have one of the Club Room joints, a J. Crew joint, and a Ralph Black Label joint. Paid $10 for the first two (got the J. Creezy joint on clearance) and $50 for the Ralph (on sale down from $75). Guess which one looks the best? The Black Label tie looks better, the fabric quality is noticeably better, and it ties a much better knot. Let's ignore the Club Room tie for a sec because it is what it is (a cheap polyester knit) and look at the other two. Both 100% silk, made in Italy, and have comparable full retail prices, but RL has an attention to detail that J. Crew can't touch (in many areas). I was rocking my BL joint and this woman I didn't know IMMEDIATELY asked if she could touch it (she was a cutie pie too... but I digress) because it's s**t people don't see on the regular. Nothing like that has ever happened with my J. Crew or Club Room joint. Club Room = McDonalds, it's cheap and gets the job done. Black Label = Ruth Chris, fly as hell and it might even get you laid. Moral of the story: quality silk knit ties will get you b**ches. -CB

@anon: I had to pick something that would connote quality to most people. I could have said "The Red Hen" which is a local place that uses all local meats and produce... but you wouldn't have know what I was talking about.